On May 3 in Morristown, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills was given the 2014 O. Eugene Pickett Award by the MetroNY District of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Members of the UUCSH board were presented the award at the district’s annual meeting.

Named for a former president of the UUA, this award is presented to a congregation that has contributed significantly to the growth of the district. Accomplishments of the congregation that were used as criteria for the award were:

Being a Fair Share contributor for every year since their founding in 1997, to the UUA Annual Program Fund and to the MetroNY District.

Having the highest per capita pledge level in the district – the congregation emphasizes financial stewardship.

Proactively staffing ahead of growth – and ahead of purchasing their building in 2010. They are currently completing renovations including accessibility improvements and looking forward to the dedication of their building.

Strong participation in the Central East Regional Group’s ‘Growing Stronger Program’, designed for smaller congregations with the commitment and motivation to grow in strength, in influence, and in numbers, and the UU Leadership Team Institute.

Directing one half of all their Sunday community plate collections to outside organizations and initiatives.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills is part of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The liberal religion has roots in the Christian traditions. Over the last two centuries Unitarian Universalist sources have broadened to include a spectrum ranging from Eastern religions to Western scientific humanism.

Unitarian Universalists identify with and draw inspiration from Atheism and Agnosticism, Buddhism, Christianity, Humanism, Judaism, Earth-Centered Traditions, Hinduism, Islam, and more. and counts within its sources.

The congregation welcomes people of all ages, spiritual backgrounds, races, ethnicities, cultures and sexual identities.

For more information on the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills, visit uucsh.org.